n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows you to connect apps, services, and APIs to automate tasks across your digital ecosystem. Its name stands for “nodemation,” reflecting the way users build automated processes using nodes that represent different functions or integrations. At AEHEA, we use n8n to design flexible, scalable automations that streamline operations, reduce manual work, and support AI-driven systems.

What sets n8n apart from other automation tools like Zapier or Make is its flexibility and self-hosting capabilities. With n8n, you’re not limited to prepackaged actions. You can write custom JavaScript code, connect to any API, and host the entire system on your own server for full control over data and execution. This makes it especially appealing for developers, startups, and businesses that value security and customization.

Workflows in n8n are built visually using a drag-and-drop editor. Each node performs a specific task like receiving a webhook, calling an external API, processing data, or sending a message. These nodes can be chained together to form complex logic, complete with conditionals, loops, delays, and error handling. The system can run on a schedule, be triggered by an event, or respond to external systems in real time.

At AEHEA, we use n8n to power everything from lead qualification systems and AI content workflows to customer service automations and analytics dashboards. Its combination of visual simplicity and backend power makes it a strong foundation for integrating AI into everyday business processes. Whether you’re automating a simple email sequence or building a full-scale AI-driven operation, n8n gives you the tools to do it without being locked into someone else’s platform or pricing model.